Anyone Knows How To Restore A Lamy Safari Barrel?

December 14, 2014

I recently acquired a Lamy Safari pen (Blue/ Red Clip) that was advertised as used but in good condition. Unfortunately for me, this wasn't the case. The pen shows some discolouration (specially if you compare the barrel/cap with the section), several blemishes and a slight yellowing/ grim on parts of the plastic.

Since the pen arrived to my hands almost two months after it was purchased (I buy my pens in the US, then I have them shipped to an address in TX where a friend of mine picks them up and brings them to MX), I don't feel confident to raise a claim, notwithstanding I paid almost $120 for said pen.

So after digging around the net, I've found people restore ABS plastic parts using a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and Oxy. According to some claims, it does get back some of the colour and shine of the original item but am not entirely confident I really want to risk this pen further. What do you recommend?

Has anyone ever restored a Safari pen?

I'm attaching a pic of the pen (not very detailed, thou) and another from my collection so far.

December 14, 2014

My favorite color combo too. I wanted this one far more than terra/vanna.

I'd say you paid top price for what should be pristine condition.

Have not heard any solution for ABS body restoration, but it should be possible. Until you hear from someone with proven success restoring ABS, I would suggest that you experiment on a Another ABS object or a failed regular edition Safari body, Not this one.

Keep Us posted please.